Fostering the interaction and development of grocery and industry professionals.

While you're in town, come join us for

Happy Hour at our GMR Welcome Reception 

Meet the GMR Officers and Board of Directors

and see what we've been up to!

Beer and Wine (2 Drink Tickets Provided) 

with Heavy Hors D'oeuvres 

Where: Nineteen 61 Restaurant 215 E Main St Lakeland FL 33801

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Cost: $40

Dress: Florida Casual (shorts, jeans, sundress, sandals)

Please register by May 1, 2025

REGISTER HERE



2025 GMR Trade Directory

The 2025 edition of the GMR Trade Directory is currently being developed and will be distributed at the
GMR/Publix Annual Supplier Meeting on May 7, 2025.

It will also be posted on our website in May.

Your brand receives fantastic exposure by sponsoring a
full page space in our publication. 
May we count on your support?
There has been no change in the rate, a full page is $400.

Register by clicking below to sign up for your sponsorship.

Once you have completed registration, you can pay online or request an invoice that you can also pay online or by email.

Deadline for submission of artwork is April 11th.
If you register for the GMR/Publix Annual Supplier Meeting by
April 4th, your name and company name will appear in the publication.

Register Your Space Now!

2025 GMR Trade Directory Creative Specs:

  • All creative must be submitted in digital format by April 11th.

  • Submit creative as high resolution pdf files (300 dpi or higher). 

  • Size is 7.5" w x 10" tall, No Bleeds. All pages have white border. Creative must be CMYK. Where applicable, fonts must be converted to paths or curves. 

  • For returning sponsors who wish to use previous artwork, we can use previous artwork with no changes at no charge or we can revise your previous artwork for a nominal fee.

  • Creative Assistance is available for a fee of $125.

  • Submit your files electronically via email to April Patterson, april@lifeshighlights.net.

If we find we need additional/different artwork from you, we will contact you.

Questions?

Please contact April Patterson for any assistance at (813) 598-2313 or april@lifeshighlights.net

or Linda Dyer at (813)417-1534 or ldyerlinda@gmail.com


Orlando Mixer

Burntwood Tavern 5078 Dr. Phillips Blvd.

Orlando FL 32819

5:30 - 8:00 PM

 REGISTER FOR EVENT

Though not an official event sponsored by Florida GMR, we would like to make you aware of the following event:

23rd Annual Special Olympics Florida

Golf Classic

May 22-23, 2025

 Champions Gate Golf Club, Orlando FL 

Though not an official event sponsored by Florida GMR, we would like to make you aware of the following event:

11th Annual Orange & Blue Tarpon Tournament

June 12th & 14th, 2025 

                   

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